What's the best engine in the Volkswagen Golf?

Which is the best all round engine in the Volkswagen Golf?

John Lawlor (Dublin)

Sep 2012 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi John,

The most sensible for the majority of buyers is the 1.6 TDI 105hp. This is smooth, quiet, torquey enough to not feel slow and very economical.

Despite all that our preference would be the more expensive (and noisier) 2.0 TDI 140, as it feels substantially quicker.

Best bet is to test drive as many as possible, as you're bound to have a preference - within budget of course.

Hope that helps

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D